Application of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)

Construction industry

As a water retainer and retarder for cement mortar, it makes the mortar pumpable. As an adhesive in plaster, gypsum, putty powder or other building materials, it improves the spreadability and prolongs the operability time. It is used as a bonding enhancer for pasting tiles, marble, plastic decorations, and can also reduce the amount of cement. The water retention property of HPMC prevents the slurry from cracking due to drying too quickly after application, and enhances the strength after hardening.

Ceramic manufacturing industry

It is widely used as an adhesive in the manufacture of ceramic products.

Coating industry

As a thickener, dispersant and stabilizer in the coating industry, it has good compatibility in water or organic solvents. As a paint stripper.

Ink printing

As a thickener, dispersant and stabilizer in the ink industry, it has good compatibility in water or organic solvents.

Plastics

As a molding release agent, softener, lubricant, etc.

Polyvinyl chloride

used as dispersant in the production of polyvinyl chloride and is the main auxiliary agent for the preparation of PVC by suspension polymerization.

Others

This product is also widely used in leather, paper products, fruit and vegetable preservation, and textile industries.